Hiroshige’s Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido - In 1832, Hiroshige first traveled from his home in Edo (Tokyo) to Kyoto along the Tokaido road. The journey was an eye opening and life changing experience for him. As an urban man of Edo he had experienced life mainly in the capital. He immediately returned to Edo after the trip and began his masterwork woodblock series from the sketches he had made on his journey. Hiroshige's Tokaido prints are an opportunity to be transported back in time to see this world as Hiroshige did in the shadow of the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Shinmachi Bridge at Hodogaya - Handsome view of Hodogaya, with travelers crossing the Shinmachi Bridge to the village. Porters carry an enclosed palanquin over the arched structure, following behind a komuso or wandering monk. Shops line the road, with waitresses standing outside a soba noodle restaurant to entice customers. A rounded hill rises above the trees at right, while the fields stretch into the distance at left. An attractive design with nice bokashi shading in the water and sky. Published by Uchida with publisher's seal at lower left.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 5/8" x 13 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Some prints have a couple of light creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Generally in nice condition overall.